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Spring Intern -Various Departments - CAE

This internship is offered through the Columbia Arts Experience (CAE). This is a CCE Sponsored Internship Program in which interns participate in professional development programming alongside their internship. This includes attending a Pre-program training, Mid-semester dinner, and end-of-program Reflection session as well as completion of a reflection project. These elements will support success in the internship experience itself, help students learn more about the related industry or type of work, as well as help students prepare for and plan next steps after the experience. Positions in this program offer a $600 stipend for the spring semester internship. To learn more about the CAE, go to https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/programs/columbia-arts-experience

 Internship Descriptions - Please denote in your cover letter which positions you are interested in:

1. Marketing & Outreach Intern

The Play Company Marketing Department develops and executes marketing campaigns for our upcoming productions, maintains the website, manages PlayCo’s social media channels and actively participates in other benefits, workshops, and events throughout the season. The Marketing and Outreach Intern reports directly to the interim Director of Marketing & Outreach and plays a pivotal role in the growth of PlayCo’s brand and season success. The Marketing & Outreach department works in tandem with our Development Department to grow audiences, awareness, and support of the organization.

Interns will get hands-on experience with all aspects of the Marketing department that will include:

• Assist the Marketing staff on all seasonal and production campaigns
• Research and development of Marketing collateral for the upcoming production in May/June 2018.
• Assist in the management of social media and collateral to ensure the PlayCo brand has a strong presence and accurate representation.
• Assist in grass roots efforts of production/event marketing.
• Manage the content of social media platforms under the guidance of the Marketing staff.
• Assist the Marketing staff in devising ticketing strategies.
• Coordinate website updates.
• General administrative & office duties.

Qualifications for ideal Internship applicants:
• Knowledge of the performing arts industry.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Superior time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing & communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus for Artistic internship.
• Special event experience a plus for Development Internship.
• Experience with QuickBooks and is a plus for the producing Internship.
• Ability to both autonomously and as a team player required.
• Both graduate & undergraduate students encouraged to apply.

2. Artistic Intern

The Artistic Internship is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in learning about literary management and seasonal artistic planning. The Artistic Intern will attend weekly literary meetings with the Producing Artistic Associate and Founding Producer to review and discuss current projects. This Intern will also be closely involved with the development and production process of our Spring production in May/June 2018, as well as collaborating with other PlayCo interns on special events such as our annual gala, Cabaret Gourmet, in March 2018.

Responsibilities include:
• Assist the Artistic Associate and Founding Producer on researching, reading, and evaluating plays.
• Maintain the script database.
• Correspondence with playwrights and agents.
• Schedule and write articles for the website.
• Assist in the planning of PlayCo Idea Lab events.
• General administrative & office duties.
• Assist staff as needed.

Qualifications for ideal Internship applicants:
• Knowledge of the performing arts industry.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Superior time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing & communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus for Artistic internship.
• Special event experience a plus for Development Internship.
• Experience with QuickBooks and is a plus for the producing Internship.
• Ability to both autonomously and as a team player required.
• Both graduate & undergraduate students encouraged to apply.

3. Producing Intern
This arts management internship focuses on developing & contributing innovative strategies in general management within the non-profit industry. Intern(s) will work closely with our General Manager on financial management, day-to-day operations, producing our Spring production in May/June 2018, as well as collaborating with other PlayCo interns on special events such as our annual gala, Cabaret Gourmet, in March 2018. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring arts management professionals to gain hands on experience in producing and general management.


Responsibilities include:
• General office management under the direction of the General Management Fellow, including maintaining office calendar, supplies, and equipment in the office.
• Assist in processing weekly accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Coordinate all reporting and dues required from the various artist unions.
• Manage inventory and materials for production with production and stage management.
• Strategize best practices in company management throughout the season.
• General administrative & office duties.
• Assist staff as needed.

Qualifications for ideal Internship applicants:
• Knowledge of the performing arts industry.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Superior time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing & communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus for Artistic internship.
• Special event experience a plus for Development Internship.
• Experience with QuickBooks and is a plus for the producing Internship.
• Ability to both autonomously and as a team player required.
• Both graduate & undergraduate students encouraged to apply.

4. Special Events & Development Intern

This internship plays a pivotal role in the fundraising management of our company. Intern(s) will work closely with our Development department on the cultivation of prospective donors, annual campaigns, and will actively manage several components of our upcoming annual gala, Cabaret Gourmet, scheduled for March 2018.

Responsibilities include:
• Manage & process reservations and requests for Special Events such as The Broadway Benefit and Cabaret Gourmet.
• Assist the Development department in the planning and execution of Special Events
• Assist in the creation of content for upcoming fundraising campaigns and grant proposals.
• Assist in Patron Manager database management.
• Conduct research on potential funding opportunities.
• General administrative & office duties.
• Assist staff as needed.

About The Play Company:
The Play Company, PlayCo, is an OBIE Award-winning Off Broadway theatre production company. Now in its thirteenth season, PlayCo develops and produces adventurous new plays from the U.S. and around the world, advancing a dynamic global view of contemporary theatre and expanding the American theatre repertoire.

As the only New York theatre regularly producing outstanding contemporary plays from abroad alongside new American work, PlayCo’s distinctive international programming links American theatre with world theatre, American artists with the global creative community, and American audiences with a whole world of plays. 

Application Instructions:

This position is part of the CAE program. All 2018 spring internships will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2017 semester on a rolling basis beginning in late September. (Search for the label "CAE" under the “Labels” field in LionShare to view all program positions.) You may apply to up to three (3) positions of interest in the CAE program. You must be in good academic and judicial standing with Columbia University to be eligible to participate in the program.

There are at least two required components to all CAE position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer. The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:

  1. Resume
  2. Transcript (This is your Fall 2017 course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Fall 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Fall 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
  3. Cover Letter (if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)
  4. Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)

CAE Internships run from January 22nd – April 13th. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, October 29, 2017.